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| Hello friend, You know? A lot of us still carry a male-centered mindset. That voice that calls women bitter, loud, bigots. That one that never has slurs for men but always has insults for women who dare to disagree. That voice leads us to mock women but never men. It makes us align to shame other women who speak up about their experiences with male violence. It makes us repeat rhetorics like “women are women’s worst enemies” or judge women harsher than we would men. It makes us believe women must serve men, but that’s not a random thought. It is internalised misogyny wearing a badge. Women’s liberation would be impossible if we still hold on to the misogynistic mindset that judges us harshly and treats one another unfairly. This is why it is important we unlearn the mindset of attacking women for male benefit. We must continually examine our behaviours to ensure they align with feminist principles. Kill the male-centeredness ideology. Continually uplift and support women. At Naija Feminists Media, we fully centre women. Our digital community and feminist resources help you unlearn, reflect, and stay accountable towards gender equality. With love and solidarity,The NFM Team |
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| Marital Inequalities: The Burden of Emotional Labour in Marriage By: Nusiroh Shuaib The Yorubas will say, “Once you get married, your place (daughter) is permanently erased in the father’s house.” The Igbos practically “sell” their daughters at exorbitant bride prices, and the Hausa only care about celebrating the wedding in a grand style and pocketing the small bride price paid by the groom. When the wife complains about the marriage, the older women often advise her that endurance is a sign of love and honour. Some say all men are cheaters; yours can’t be different. Just use pregnancy and food to tame him. Others say to think about your children; they should be your priority. Basically, African society always has advice for the wife, none for the husband. After all, the man is the head of the family, and patriarchy prevails. But then, no one ever thinks about what the woman goes through. Even her mother wants her to stay married, not help her with the emotional labour. It is important to acknowledge that emotional labour exists in marriage, and the woman bears its burden. Read more on how women bear the most responsibilities in keeping their marriages and families together. |
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| Last week, we partnered with the Strong Enough Girls Empowerment Initiative (SEGEI) to host the successful Purple Ball 2025, a virtual celebration of women’s rights, equality, and empowerment. Held on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, via Zoom, the 8th edition of the annual event brought together gender advocates, public servants, and grassroots leaders under the global International Women’s Day theme: “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” Through its partnership, NFM supported SEGEI in amplifying the powerful messages and stories shared at the event. The collaboration was a natural alignment of both organisations’ missions to centre women’s voices and challenge dominant narratives that silence or exclude them. |
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| Join our volunteer team and help drive social change! We’re now accepting applications for the Accountant position. To apply, send your application to mail@naijafeministsmedia.org.ng.The National Female Entrepreneurs Conference holds today, April 12th, 2025 in Lagos. The event aims to equip women with the tools and insights needed to elevate their brands.Have you heard HERtitude 2025 is loading? The premium party for women-only holds on April 26. Learn more here. |
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